Verizon Defends AT&T Deal

Lowell McAdam, who as chief executive of Verizon Communications Inc. oversees the country's largest wireless carrier, has waded into the debate over whether AT&T Inc. should be allowed to buy competitor T-Mobile USA.

Unlike many companies in the industry, Verizon has maintained a neutral posture on the deal. But on Wednesday, Mr. McAdam said "that match had to occur" and cautioned the government that if it chooses to...